The earthlings stumble into the eerie dwelling of a master magician (Jack Albertson) whose terrifying tricks belie a kind nature.

Sgt. Friday (Jack Webb) and Officer Gannon (Harry Morgan) are about to wrap up a routine suicide investigation when the police laboratory chemist develops a bizarre twist to the case, in "The Bullet". All physical evidence at the home of Nora Hamlin (Carol Byron) indicates her estranged husband shot himself over their separation. But closer study by Forensic chemist Ray Murray (Olan Soule) sends the detectives back for further investigation. Mabel Albertson portrays Jessie Gaynor, Nora's mother.

Sgt. Friday (Jack Webb) and Officer Gannon (Harry Morgan) are about to wrap up a routine suicide investigation when the police laboratory chemist develops a bizarre twist to the case, in "The Bullet". All physical evidence at the home of Nora Hamlin (Carol Byron) indicates her estranged husband shot himself over their separation. But closer study by Forensic chemist Ray Murray (Olan Soule) sends the detectives back for further investigation. Mabel Albertson portrays Jessie Gaynor, Nora's mother.

Sgt. Friday (Jack Webb) and Officer Gannon (Harry Morgan) are about to wrap up a routine suicide investigation when the police laboratory chemist develops a bizarre twist to the case, in "The Bullet". All physical evidence at the home of Nora Hamlin (Carol Byron) indicates her estranged husband shot himself over their separation. But closer study by Forensic chemist Ray Murray (Olan Soule) sends the detectives back for further investigation. Mabel Albertson portrays Jessie Gaynor, Nora's mother.

Oscar and Golden Globe-nominee James Caan ("Misery," "The Godfather") stars as a one-time basketball star who finds the realities of life are tougher than those on the playing field. Based on the brilliant novel by John Updike and featuring a superb supporting cast. Co-starring Oscar and Emmy-winner Jack Albertson ("Chico and the Man"), Arthur Hill ("The Champ"), Oscar-nominee Carrie Snodgrass ("Diary of a Mad Housewife"), and Ken Kercheval ("Dallas").

Jared Hess (of Napoleon Dynamite fame) directs this bizarre comedy starring Jack Black as Nacho, a young man who works as a cook in the Mexican monastery where he was raised. When the institution faces a financial crisis, Nacho decides that he must come to the aid of the house of God (as well as the beautiful young nun who has recently joined the order) by competing in the local Lucha Libre tournament. Donning a spandex outfit, mask, and cape, Nacho becomes a hero for the ages -- but can he win the heart of a woman of the cloth? ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide.

Promoted as a family musical by Paramount Pictures, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is more of a black comedy, perversely faithful to the spirit of Roald Dahl's original book {-Charlie and the Chocolate Factory}. Enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) stages a contest by hiding five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats: the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum), who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather (Jack Albertson). In the course of the tour, Willy Wonka punishes the four nastier children in various diabolical methods -- one kid is inflated and covered with blueberry dye, another ends up as a principal ingredient of the chocolate, and so on -- because these kids have violated the ethics of Wonka's factory. In the end, only Charlie and his g

Promoted as a family musical by Paramount Pictures, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is more of a black comedy, perversely faithful to the spirit of Roald Dahl's original book {-Charlie and the Chocolate Factory}. Enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) stages a contest by hiding five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats: the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum), who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather (Jack Albertson). In the course of the tour, Willy Wonka punishes the four nastier children in various diabolical methods -- one kid is inflated and covered with blueberry dye, another ends up as a principal ingredient of the chocolate, and so on -- because these kids have violated the ethics of Wonka's factory. In the end, only Charlie and his g